Hash Browns are a classic and you'd be hard pushed to find someone who doesn't love them. They are a great accompaniment to a slimming world fry up. They take a bit of TLC when it comes to the preparation, and it all pays off. So what is the trick to a lovely hash brown? The right type of potato. Waxy potatoes will stick to your hands as you make these, and are quite dry. Starchy potatoes are the key to the perfect hash brown, for that delicious crispy on the outside, soft and fluffy on the inside texture.

Ingredients

2 large starchy potatoes (Rooster / Maris Piper / Golden Wonder or any of these varieties)

Cook for 3 minutes each side or until golden brown and cooked through.

Tips:

When frying the hash browns on the pan, allow at least 1 inch of space between each. This ensures that steam can escape, so that they become crisp.These can also be oven baked. Spray all over with Frylight, and scoop onto parchment paper. Bake for 25 minutes on 200 degrees C.

Dirty rice is a recent phenomenon in slimming world circles, due to it being a delicious and inexpensive option for lunch or dinner. This dirty rice dish has origins in the "Dirty South", the southern states of America such as Georgia, Louisiana and Alabama, known for hearty and fulfilling soul food.

For this reason, my spin on dirty rice is an adaptation of a Louisiana recipe. The below quantities will make four servings.

Ingredients

Frylight

1/2 lb 5% pork mince

1/2 cup sliced onions (I used white onions and spring onions)

1/2 cup sliced red pepper

Finely sliced jalapeno pepper (1/2 tbsp would be mild, a full tbsp for medium, etc)